Trailer Hitches recalls

NHTSA lists 237 trailer hitches recalls since 2000, covering about 2,733,676 vehicles, 7 of them with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Owners have filed 570 complaints about trailer hitches problems.

237recalls since 2000

2.7 millionvehicles recalled

570owner complaints

7do-not-drive / park-outside

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Trailer Hitches recalls per year

Models with the most trailer hitches complaints

Chevrolet Silverado13

Ford F-15011

Hyundai Tucson11

Chevrolet Silverado 15008

Chevrolet Silverado 25008

Toyota Sequoia Hybrid7

Toyota Sienna7

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since model year 2000; not adjusted for how many were sold.

Biggest trailer hitches recalls

Trailer Hitches — Hyundai Santa Fe 2019–2023, Hyundai Santa Cruz 2022–2023, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 2021–2023, Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid 2022–2023
Mar 17, 2023 · NHTSA 23V181000 · 584,784 vehicles
Park outside
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory…
Trailer Hitches — Ford Expedition 1997–2000, Lincoln Navigator 1997–2000
Mar 7, 2000 · NHTSA 00V073000 · 565,800 vehicles
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.
Trailer Hitches — Ford Windstar 2000–2001
Mar 11, 2002 · NHTSA 02V072000 · 417,037 vehicles
IN SOME MINIVANS, WATER AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS (DIRT, SALT, ETC.) CAN ENTER INTO THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO A MISSING BODY SEALER.
Trailer Hitches — Dodge RAM 1998–2000
Apr 11, 2000 · NHTSA 00V107000 · 357,000 vehicles
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL TRAILER HITCH. THE TRAILER HITCH SIDE BRACKETS WERE MANUFACTURED USING MATERIAL WITH INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH.
Trailer Hitches — Hyundai Palisade 2020–2022
Aug 18, 2022 · NHTSA 22V633000 · 244,980 vehicles
Park outside
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow…
Trailer Hitches — Kia Sorento 2016–2022, Kia Sportage 2017–2022, Kia Sorento Hybrid 2021–2023, Kia Sorento Phev 2022–2023
Sep 19, 2022 · NHTSA 22V703000 · 70,887 vehicles
Park outside
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an…
Trailer Hitches — Mercedes-Benz GL 2006–2008, Mercedes-Benz ML 2006–2008
Jun 2, 2008 · NHTSA 08V242000 · 52,740 vehicles
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING 52,740 MY 2006-2008 GL AND ML CLASS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FLEX-N-GATE TRAILER HITCH. SOME OF THE WELD SEAMS CONNECTING THE TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER TO THE ATTACHMENT BAR USED TO SECURE THE TRAILER HITCH TO THE BODY FRAME DO NOT MEET…
Trailer Hitches — Hyundai Tucson 2022–2024
Dec 18, 2025 · NHTSA 25V893000 · 51,587 vehicles
Park outside
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. Moisture accumulation may…

Latest trailer hitches recalls

Trailer Hitches — +0 more
Oct 6, 2026 · NHTSA 26V656000 · 69 vehicles
Do not drive
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2027 Champion dry van trailers. The upper coupler may have an incorrect bottom plate installed. The kingpin may protrude, preventing the trailer from coupling properly.
Trailer Hitches — +0 more
Oct 2, 2026 · NHTSA 26V639000 · 100 vehicles
Ring Power Corporation (Ring Power) is recalling certain 2020 Terex General 65, 2020-2021 C6000, 2020-2022 C4000, and TC55 vehicles. The incorrect pintle hitch may have been installed without reinforced bracing, resulting in the rear bumper hitch plate…
Trailer Hitches — +0 more
Sep 25, 2026 · NHTSA 26V618000 · 8 vehicles
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 RM900 and 2026 RM700 trailers. The coupler mounting bolts may loosen, separating the coupler from the trailer.
Trailer Hitches — +0 more
Sep 1, 2026 · NHTSA 26V564000 · 12 vehicles
Light Boy America, Inc (Light Boy) is recalling certain 2020 and 2023 Light Boy GBX12SK light towers. The trailer frame may bend at the tow bar, causing the light tower to detach.
Trailer Hitches — +0 more
Jul 24, 2026 · NHTSA 26V480000 · 183 vehicles
Midwest Industries, Inc. (Midwest) is recalling certain 2027 Yamaha boat trailers. The tongue may fatigue and fail during towing, resulting in the trailer detaching.
Trailer Hitches — Hyundai Tucson 2022–2024
Dec 18, 2025 · NHTSA 25V893000 · 51,587 vehicles
Park outside
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. Moisture accumulation may…
Trailer Hitches — Kia Sportage 2024–2025, Kia Sportage Phev 2023–2025
Dec 17, 2025 · NHTSA 25V874000 · 5,046 vehicles
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may…
Trailer Hitches — Ford Explorer 2024–2026, Lincoln Aviator 2024–2026
Oct 10, 2025 · NHTSA 25V687000 · 1,412 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
Trailer Hitches — 2023 Ram 4500
Sep 17, 2025 · NHTSA 25V618000 · 10 vehicles
Reading Truck Body, LLC (Reading) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 4500 vehicles equipped with a Curt Hitch (P/N 15400). The trailer hitch may have been installed with too few mounting bolts, causing the assembly to loosen and detach.
Trailer Hitches — +0 more
May 20, 2025 · NHTSA 25V328000 · 301 vehicles
Orange EV is recalling certain 2024 HUSK-e, 2023-2025 e-TRIEVER, and 2017-2024 T-Series trucks. The pintle hook partially blocks the center of the backup lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Trailer Hitches — 2024 Mazda CX-50, 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid
Mar 14, 2025 · NHTSA 25V167000 · 63 vehicles
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CX-50 vehicles equipped with Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitches. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may loosen and cause the assembly to separate from the vehicle body during towing or…
Trailer Hitches — +0 more
Dec 11, 2024 · NHTSA 24V922000 · 225 vehicles
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2025 Champion Dry Freight trailers. Missing kingpin welds may prevent the upper coupler from securely connecting the trailer.

Questions

How many trailer hitches recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 237 vehicle recall campaigns for trailer hitches problems since model year 2000, covering about 2,733,676 vehicles as reported by manufacturers.

Which cars have the most trailer hitches complaints?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA: Kia Sorento (47), Hyundai Palisade (39), Kia Sportage (19). Popular models get more complaints simply because more are on the road.

How do I know if my car has an open trailer hitches recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recalls apply to specific vehicles, and the repair is free at a dealer.